Can you just fill a pool with dirt?

Can you just fill a pool with dirt?

Option 1: Filling in a Pool (Partial Removal) Filling in a pool involves draining the pool, punching holes in the bottom, demolishing the top layer of the pool (18' - 36'), placing the rubble in the bottom, filling in the pool with additional dirt and topsoil, and compacting the soil.

Can I fill my inground pool with dirt?

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How much would it cost to fill in a swimming pool?

Type Average Cost ------------------------ ---------------- Above Ground Pool + Deck $1,000 – $3,500 Inground Partial Fill-In $2,000 – $10,300 Inground Full Removal $4,300 – $16,400

Can you fill an above ground pool with dirt?

Fill in the gap between the pool walls and the top of the slope with contractor grade backfill dirt. Do not use gravel or sand, to avoid damaging the pool walls. Add dirt to reach the level of the top of the slope and give the backfill a few days to settle before topping it off.

What is the cheapest way to fill a pool?

- Your Water. - Call the water company and tell them you are going to fill your swimming pool. ... - Run the hose to the pool with enough slack that the end of the hose is on the bottom of the pool.